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Celtic closing in on attacker’s signing, 22-yr-old set to undergo his medical today

Celtic are set to complete the signing of Benfica winger Filipe Jota later today. According to the latest reports, the 22-year-old is set to undergo his medical with the Scottish club today and he will join them on loan with an option to buy. Celtic medical for Benfica winger Jota on Monday. Loan with buy option. — stephen.mcgowan (@mcgowan_stephen) August 29, 2021 The winger was on loan at Real Valladolid last season and a loan move for him this season makes a lot of sense. Jota needs to play regularly at this stage of his career in order to continue his development and Celtic will probably be able to provide him with more first-team opportunities than Benfica right now. Furthermore, Ange Postecoglou needs to add more depth two is attacking unit and the 22-year-old Benfica winger could pr...